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The Indianapolis journal., 1887-05-16
CONDITION OF THE CROPS.
Winter Wheat in Good Shape, Though Rain
fall Will Soon Be Needed at Many Points.

CHICAGO, May 15--The following is the week
ly crop summary printed by the Farmers Re-
view: Our reports for the past week show that
while some localities were favored with seasonal
BILE rains others. and the greater number, are
needing rain. and that in its continued absence
crops will suffer seriously. Reports on the con-
dition of winter wheat continue favorable.
Fourteen counties in Illinois report an average
condition of 90 per cent; Marion and Williamson
report injury by chinch bugs, and Bureau from
drought. In Indiana, Clay, LaPorte and Craw-
ford counties report the CONDITION at LOO per
cent: Hendricks. st. Joseph and Parke as good,
Ohio as fair and Noble as poor. In Ohio, the
average condition in six counties reporting by
percentages is SO per cent Brown county re-
ports condition fair to good, and Clinton good.
In Michigan six counties report an average
condition of 90 per cent, and Montcalm reports
above the average. From Kentucky,
Mullen burg, Nelson and Trimbe counties
report the condition at 100 per cent; Whitley
county, 90 per cent. Crittenden and Lawrence.
fair. and Webster. good. From seven counties
IN Missouri is reported an average condition OF
los per cent; three report good, and one below
the average From Kansas eight counties report
an average condition of 20 per cent; Chaurauoua
and Graham report condition good; Nesse re-
ports poor, and Cherokee damaged by chinch-
bugs Reports from the winter-wheat counties
in Wisconsin indicate condition Of IS to so per
cent.
The ng-wheat growing territory gives the
follow lcures: Ten Iowa counties report an
average condition of 80 per cent; two report
good; one above the average, and ono below.
From Minnesota nine counties report the condi
ton fair to good. Seven counties in Dakota re-
port full average condition, and the same is
true of six counties reporting from Nebraska.
While the showing, on the whole. is fairly good
for the time these reports were forwarded, it
mains fact that continued dry weather will
materially reduce these percen of condition.
Throughout almost the entire terreory covered
by our reports the meadows and pastures are
reported as needing rain.
The Indianapolis journal., 1887-05-16
THE PANAMA CANAL.

It VIII Probably BE Completed, but the
Work Will Cost OO,OOO,OOO.
Special to the Indanapolis Journal
WASHINGTON, May 15-Mr r. Nelson Boyd,
member of the Institute or Civil Engineers,
London, who has spent good deal of time in
personally inspecting the works upon the
Panama canal says that the immense and diff
cult work undertaken by Count De Lesseps can
not be accomplished under six years from Jan.
l, 1887, ''as estimated by acquainted with
the circumstances and competent to judge.
Judging from all I have and heard" he
says, II am inclined to think it will
take nearer twelve than six years.
The money already spent can Only be
surmised, but it must be very con-
siderable. 1t is generally believed that
more than the original capital has already been
spent. Assuming that l, 900, 600. 900 francs have
been absorbed by the existing works. interest
capital etc.. the amount of capital required will
be over 5000, 600, 600 francs. say E120 000 600
sterling. The impression made on the mind by
visit to the canal is a sad one 1t seems as if
the success earned at the Suez TO be
tarnshed by the failure at Panama, and the
brilliant reputation earned the East lost in
the West. 1t is evident that more capital than
had ever been contemplated will be required,
and if this Is not subscribed by the shareholders
1T is very possible that this great work, organ
lied by the master mind of Suez. will be COM
petsd by other hands"
The Indianapolis journal., 1887-05-16
WEATHER CROP BULLETIN.

Excess of High Temperature and Deficiency
of Rainfall In the Wheat Region.
Special to the IrdianapoIis Journal
WASHINGTON, May 15-The Signal Office
weather crop bulletin, issued to-day, says that
warmer than usual in all agricultural districts
east of the Rocky mountains. and in the southern
half and extreme northern portions of Califor-
MIA, ,ha only sections reporting cooler weather
than the average for the week being the lower
Rio Grande valley, Oregon, Washington Terri
tory, and central California In the Gulf States.
Tennessee. New Jersey Pennsylvania. Mary
land and Delaware, the week was about twenty
five degrees warmer than usual, thus increasing
the excess of temperature previously reported
IN these sections During the past week there
has been deficiency of rain in all sections
cept in the lower Rio Grande valley, Delaware.
Maryland, and at stations in Ore
gon and Washington Territory where light
excesses reported The slight rainfall dur
ing the week has served to increase the def
cheney already existing in the Southern States.
where the rainfall since Jan. has been from six
to ten inches less than the average for the sea-
son. The rainfall for the season is slightly in
excess from northern Wisconsin westward to
northern Dakota, and IN the upper Ohio valley,
the western portions of New York and Pennsyl-
vania, and in southern Michigan. Generally, in
the wheat and corn regions of the North, the
week has been exceptionally favorable for agri-
cultural pursuits. The dry. warm weather con-
tinues In the cotton region east of the Mississp
pi, while the rains west of the Mississippi have
been favorable the cotton crop. Although
there is a large deficiency IN the rainfall in the
cotton region. the recent showers have improved
the condition OF the crop in the lower Mississip-
ui valley. while the weather in North and South
Carolina and southern Virginia is reported as
favorable for the growth of the plant
The Indianapolis journal., 1887-05-16
WHEN INDICATIONS.
MONDAY-Fair weather; nearly stationary
temperature.
7 / = 3 :!

Many sorts of ties and combinations Of
them. We have more neckties just now
than any other kind.
Most important article Of dress-the neck
tie. 1t reveals the man.
Clothes are different. One will look about
as we'll as another in that particular, but the
necktie tells the story.
We have all the new spring and summer
styles in this article--everything worth hav-
ing at all
We offer the aid of our taste and experience
in selecting suitable tie. We will match
your complexion, hair and eyes to dot.
We charge nothing for this It goes free
with every necktie. We only ask small
cash exchange for the article, and guarantee
that that is less than you would have to give
anywhere else.
The Indianapolis journal., 1887-05-16
Arrest of an Elopine Coup,e.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
HAGERsTowN, Nd. May 15.-Hagerstown has
become a Gretna Green for Virginia elopers
Almost every week lovestricken swains and
blushing maidens from the Old Dominion are
married here. An unsuccessful elopement was
attempted to-day by a couple who reside at
Luray, Va They are Miss Laura Aleshlre. aged
fifteen, and Harry Hoffman, aged nineteen. A
telegram was received from the girls father last
night and when the eopers stepped from the
train they were arrested The girl passed the
night with the sheriff's family, and Hoffman went
to a hotel Early this morning, however. the
couple eluded the authorities and were about to
hoard outgoing train. when they were again
apprehended. This afternoon the father of the
girl arrived and took her back to Virginia. The
disconsolate would-be groom left on the same
The Indianapolis journal., 1887-05-16
Officer Killed by q burglar.

special TO the IndianRpous Jou-nak
ALEXANDRIA, Va, May 15.-Policeman Ar
mold was shot and almost instantly killed, about
/ o'clock Sunday morning, by would be
burglar. Earlier in the night the officer heard
the desperate and confederate planning a
burglary. With the assistance of two
other officers and citizen named
Padgett. he attempted to arrest the two
men. One of them drew a revolver shot Arnold
through the heart. and then escaped. The other
fired at Padgett infctLg serious scalp wound,
but then captured by the other policemen.
The man who wounded Padgett is John Curran,
a notorious rough of Washington. He refuses
to disclose the name of his companion who
killed Officer Arnold.
The Indianapolis journal., 1887-05-16
THE COERCION BILL.
Its Supporters VIII Henceforth Proceed
Slowly and with Caution.


Slowly and with Caution
LONDON, May l5-The government has sub
mitted 20 the demands of necessity, though not
at all gracefully, and will hereafter proceed with
the coercion bill slowly and cautiously. Their
experience of the last two weeks has been pur-
chased at the price of their humiliation, and the
application 20 themselves of the maxim .'look
before you leap" may be taken as evidence of
their intention to throw out all possible safe
guards against repetition of the blunders which
placed them at the mercy of the opposition and
came very near dividing their friends against
them. Their programme is to abandon resource
to desperate expedients but to apply the cloture
rule with much regularity as the chairman
meet and resist the dogged obstruction
of the opposition With this course marked out
and followed to the letter the government will
be exceedingly lucky If they succeed in passing
the measure before the end of August; but that
measure will oven then be obtained much earleg
than by pursuing the policy they have hitherto
observed. In addition to the tacit admiss.AG
conveyed in this programme. the ministerial
party openly acknowledges that the tactics
ployed by the opposition have thus far succeeded
III battling every scheme of the government to
accelerate the progress of the bill, and bitterly
plain that the time Of the present session of
Parliament has been wasted-frittered away by
captious protestors against the inevitable
The Mayor OF Cork, replying to an invitation
from the Lord Cham oerlain to assist in the jub-
lee festivities, says that, in view of the crimes
bill, the invitation is little short of an outrage
upon the self-respect of the Irish people
The Indianapolis journal., 1887-05-16
THE CAPITOL BUILDING.

General Appearance of the Vast Structure
When Congress Is Not in Session.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal
WASHINGTON, May 15.-Among the quiet
places at the Nations capit al at this time the
dullest is the lawmakers palace. The Capitol
building is almost deserted now. Its immense
corridors, wide and long Railways, with the high
and beautifully decorated ceilings, forming
wonderful castle. seldom resound with the tread
of man. The places about this great building,
which covers two acres of ground, where during
the session of Congress one has to elbow his way
through and police frequently required to
keep clear for pedestrians. empty as air.
Occasionally one hears the voice of clerk or
laborer, and very seldom the tread OF bride
and groom. but not often AS usual during the
long recess, Improvements going
on beside the exterior work. which has
been progressing for many years. The holes
for the extra elevators on the House and Senate
sides have been made through the floors, and in
side of couple of months the passenger lifts
will be in readiness for operation. although they
will rot be run till Congress meets. The pas
senger elevators which have been in use for
many years either side of the Capitol not
being run now, because there is one to ride in
them. The elevators which now being placed
in the Capitol located at the southeast end of
tine Senate side and the northwest end of the
House side. That for the Senate is be nsed
for the common people, while the one already in
is to be reserved exclusively for the SEN
ators. who have become tired or waiting for til
crowd when drink or a paper is wanted in
commttee-room. 1t is the design to keep this
elevator In operation so that Senator can be
lifted to his desired floor with but moments
delav.
There is vast deal of difference between the
associations of Senators and Representatives.
The former do want to affiliate with their
constituents. as rule, not even so far to ride
in an elevator with them. and they are perpleved
The Indianapolis journal., 1887-05-16
Murdered with an AK.

Special TO the INDIANAPOLIS Journal
DETRoIT. Mich. May 15.-James and Charles
Peterson of Clayton township, Genesae coun-
ty, went to Flushing yesterday and both got
drunk. Charles returned home first and lay in
bed with his clothes on. When James reached
home. at 2 o'clock this morning, they began to
quarrel. when Ch aries drew an ak from under
the bed and struck James across the throat
killing him instantly. Charles was taken into
custody at daylight 1t is believed by the
neighborhood that it was premeditated MUIR
der
The Indianapolis journal., 1887-05-16

John Bright Exhibits symptoms Indicating
Decay of a Great Intellect.
LONDON, May l5.-The symptoms of mental
irritation which have lately been noticed in the
conduct of John Bright are increasing and Civ
ing much concern to his family and immediate
friends. He leads the life of a recluse. and his
persistent avoidance OF friends once dearest to
him inspires members of his household with the
fear that his strange actions the result of
disease. He has grown excessively irritable. and
members of his family dare not mention politics
in his presence, fearing the inevitable ousburst
of anger which the subject is certain to pro-
r0l
The Indianapolis journal., 1887-05-16
Negro Prisoner Shot to Death by a Mob.

WILLIS. Tex. May 15---About o'clock this
morning body Of armed men surrounded the
calaboose, where two colored men, Andrew Nc
Geehe and j. B. Walker, were confined, charged
with shooting young Granville Powell. while he
was assisting some ladies a passenger train,
Saturday evening. The mob overpowered the
guard. broke down the door, and told Walkers
WIFE who was present, to get out. Then they
opened fire McGeehe and Walker who
chained together. Five minutes later the mob
disappeared. At daylight McGeehe was found
dead in the cell. with eight builetholes in his
body. Walker seriously wounded in three
places. but may recover. He and his wife were
taken in charge by Deputy sheriff NJ Glace who
took them to Houston, to-day, for safekeeping.
The Indianapolis journal., 1887-05-16

date. and that the name most prominently men,
toned for the position is that of Stephen r.
Mallory. son of S. r. Mallory, who United
States Senator from 1851 to 1861 and Secretary
of the confederate navy during the rebellion.
de is said TO be a representative of the new
South school, able lawyer, of fine
ability, the choice of the young Democracy of
the State. and possessing the confidence of the
entire narty
The Indianapolis journal., 1887-05-16
Steamshin News.

LONDON, May 15-The steamer Geliert, from
New York. has arrived at Plymouth; the Sar-
dinian. from Portland, arrived at Moville to-day
NEW YORK, May 15.--Arrived: Edam, from
Amsterdam; Australia (Germanl, from Ham
burg; Serva from Liverpool
QUEENSTOWN, May l6-The Aurania, from
New York, May s. signaled off Fastnet at
i o'clock this Monday morning.
LIVERPOOL. May l5.-Arrived: Grecian, Kan
sas, from Boston.
HALIFAX. N. s., May l5-Arrived: Austrian,
from Glasgow.
The Indianapolis journal., 1887-05-16
The Everests Found Guilty.

BUFFALO, n. Y, May 15.-The last act in the
trial of the great oil conspiracy against the
Everests, of Rochester, will be played ro-mor-
morning at $50 o'clock when the court will
pronounce sentence. The jury. after all
night session. came into court this morning,
and. when the court had been properly con-
vened announced that they had agreed upon
verdict of guilty. They were at once dismissed.
and the court adjourned till tomorrow morning.
The Indianapolis journal., 1887-05-16
MINOR MATTERS.
List OF Tndianians Whose applications for
Pensions Have Been Granted.

Washington Special.
Pensions have been granted the folio wing
named Indianians
Minor of Mason Warner, Jefersonville; Sarah z.
Collins for widow of Charles Bunch, Shelburn; minor
Bruces Lake; minor of Charles Bunch. Shelburn;
minor of Samuel A Williams Lafayette; America E..
widow of Francis NJ. Hook Farmers Retreat Nicholas
Truckey, Patoka: Madison Norman. Upland; George
Jones Indianapolis Isaac Bales. Montpelier William
R. Richardson. Redkey; Columbus H. Wire. Saltillo-
Mineral City; Robert Amber Urbana Valentine
Woodrine. New Corner; Henry Rawng. Hardinshurg;
n. Boon Cox. Silverville; John w. Michaes, Rock
vile; Thomas L. Clevenger, Windsor: John h Green.
Treaty; Andrew j. Moore Hortonville; Nathan Bar
rett. Center Francis NJ. johnson. Cold Spring; Wm-
Thacker. Ma, tnsve; Isaac w. Smithson. Grand
River; JOS. o. Pedigo Lebanon Philip Newton
Jones, Winslow; Jos. e. McPheeters. bloomington
Theo. B. Harlan. Osgood Geo. w. Walker. Ellsworth;
Marion Archibald, Alton: Jos. 7. B. Coxham, sway
see; Robert ". Alexander. Bloomington: Lewis Ear
Lagrange; Jason 3. Smith. Clarksburg; Daniel T.
Long. Vistula; jas Draggoo. Concord; VIM NJ Smith.
Andersonvill 6erhart Martin, Aurora: Lafayette A.
Potter. st. Berniee: Ivy Harris. Keystone; Hiram
Rudder. Rash Creek Valley.
Increase-Wm. B. league. Pendleton; Levi Whit
Minich Walton; John L. Pillar. Corydon: George j.
Smith Pittsboro Thos. j. Scott Paols Silas j. Hal
bert Orangeville Thos. Hunsucker. Medora; Richard
d. Coder. Poplar Grove; Peter Boesner Evansville.
Jonn P Temple. indianapolis A T. Cochran Colum-
bus; Henry H. Robertson. Burnsvilie Henry T.
Francis. Reno: James Vanoeventer Spencer; George
II. Cullumber, Fairland: Isaac j.. Prickett Ladoga;
Fred Schou. Wanatah z. X. Knox Emnence.
Reissue-Joseph 8. Cleft. Beanblossom; Henry
AIohr. Delphi James NJ Albeit Sheridan.
The Indianapolis journal., 1887-05-16
Another Dry Day in New York.

NEW YoKK Nav 15.-The blue laws were even
more rigidly enforced to-day in the city than last
Sunday. In consequence, the saloon keepers on
the New Jersey side did rushing business.
Thousands of people, the Germans especially.
crowded the ferry -boats their way to enjoy
music and beer. In the hotels the enforcement
of the law evoked much indignant comment In
many cases guests had purchased bottles of wine
on Saturday, and to-day brought them from
their rooms to drink at meals. AT the Bruins
wick, Delmonico's and other uptown hostelries.
intense stiffness reigned in the Ar-rooms At
the Hoffman House the bar was draped n black.
The Indianapolis journal., 1887-05-16
Gable Notes.

Several earthquake shocks have been felt at
Smyrna during the past week.
Sheikh Abou Houda has been exiled from
Turkey for conspiring to dethrone the Sultan.
He was for long time an intimate adviser of
the Sultan
At Toulon, yesterday, explosion of dyna
mite destroyed tle front of the police headquar-
ters and damaged a number of adjacent houses.
Nobody was hurt
The Indianapolis journal., 1887-05-16
Historic Teaspoons Stolen.

LONDON, May l5.-After the Queen, the
Prince and Princess of Wales and other mem
bers of the royal household had partaken of
luncheon at the Mansion House. Saturday after
noon and departed, two gold teaspoons belong
ing to the antique and valuable service used on
such occasions were found to be missing 1t
was at first decided to hush the matter up, but
the police authorities were finally notified of the
The Indianapolis journal., 1887-05-16
Trying to Solve the Egyptian Question.

LONDON, May 15.--It is believed that Sir
Henry Drummond Wolff has reached an agree
ment with representatives of Turkey and Egypt
for transfer of the suzerainty of Egypt from
Turkey to En- neland. the latter powef to guaran-
tee payment equivalent to the present Egyptian
tribute. The project contempates satisfaction
TO the interests of France by payment of an in
demnty. The scheme remains to be ratified by
the powers referred TO.
The Indianapolis journal., 1887-05-16
The boycott of the Umbria.

DUBLIr, May 15.-The Mitchellstown branch
of the League have enjoined the people to boy
colt the Cunard line of steamers on account of
Mr. OBren's treatment by the captain of the
Umbri.. The advice has already been followed
by the people of that district.
The Indianapolis journal., 1887-05-16
Gladstone May Visit America.

LONDON, May 15.-Mr. Gladstone has, in re-
cent conversation with personal friends ex-
pressed a desire to visit America. This has long
been cherished thought in the mind of the Lib
eral leader The prospects that during the
coming autumn there Will be favorable oppor
tunity for prolonged absence from Parliament
and England. and Mr.. Gladstone thinks ne can
visit that country.
The Indianapolis journal., 1887-05-16
THE WHEN
DAILY WEATHER BULLETIN.
Indications.

Indications
WASHINGTON, May 16, A. N.
For Ohio and Indiana-Far weather; nearly
stationary temperature; light. variable winds,
generally northeasterly.
For West Vireinia-Fair weather; light,
variable winds; nearly stationary temperature.
For Upper Michigan, Lower Michigan and
Wisconsin-EIenerally fair weather; stationary
Temperatures light, variable winds.
Fog illinois. Missouri and Iowa--Threatenin
weather, with local rains stationary tempera-
ture; light variable winds.
Local Weather Record.
INDIANAPOLIS, Nav Is 1887.
The Indianapolis journal., 1887-05-16
Given Up for Lost.

PHILADELPHIA. Pa. May 15.-The ship Chas.
II. Marshall. which left London. Dec s. for fhis
port has been given up for lost. with her crew
of twenty-thre men, commanded by Captain
Hutchinson, of Syracuse. Il. Y.
The Indianapolis journal., 1887-05-16
The Florida senatorship.

ST. LOUIS. May ia dispatch from Talla-
assoc. Fla says that since the withdrawal or
Ar. Pasco for the senatorial race there has
been considerable talk of compromise candi-
The Indianapolis journal., 1887-05-16
The Irish Crimes Bill Not Likely to Be-
come Law Before the End of August.

John Bright Shows Symptoms Indicating a
Loss of Intellectual Power-New Scheme
for Settling the Egyptian Question.
The Indianapolis journal., 1887-05-16
SALISBURY GROWS WARLIKE
He Prepares Strong and Emphatic Note
Concerning the Afghan Question,

But on the Advice Of His Timorous Colleagues,
and at Their Earnest Solicitation, Defers
the Forwarding of the Document.
The Indianapolis journal., 1887-05-16

Justice Woods's Probable Successor.
Special TO the Indianapolis journal
WAsHISaToN, May la prominent South
erner who is on the most intimate terms with
the President is authority for the statement that
The Indianapolis journal., 1887-05-16

Local Weather Record.
INDIANAPOLIS. Nav Is. 1887.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-03-17

hold hiS c4-ee- and tes court bsfus~ Sram ss.sh
conviction Is had shall order and ad.udge sucA
forfeiture
Section g. For services performed under this
act the probate judge and county clerk shall re-
cetve no fees, except such as are herein pro-
video for.
Section Q. That section 1s OF chapter fsS of
the session laws of 1881. amended by section
OF chapter 14o OF the session laws Of 1885. be
amended to read as follows: Section 12. II shall
be the duty of all sherifs. deputy sheriis, con-
stables. mayors, marshals, police judge and
police Of any city or town having notice
knowledge OF any yiolation of the provisions of
this act, 10 notify the county attorney of the
fact OF such violation, and 70 furnish him the
names OF any Witnesses within his knowledge,
by whom such violation can be proven II any
such ON ser shall fail to comply with the provis
ions of this section. ne shall upon conviction be
fined in any sum not less than 500 nor more
than $500; an2 such conviction shall be q for
fixture of the office held by such person, and the
court before whom such conviction is had shall.
in addition to ne imposition OF the fine afore-
said order and ;tjudge the forfeiture OF his said
ONCE. For failure or neglect of official duty
in the inforcemen of this act, any OF the city or
county ofhcers ltrein referred to may be re-
moved by civil action
Section 10. That section O Of chapter 12S OF
the session laws OF 1881 and sections 2, 4, Q, 1a
and ID chapter I2S of the session laws OF 1881,
as amended by sections !, 3, G, and 10 OF chap
40 of the session laws OF 1885, and section II
OF chapter 1I9 of the session laws OF 1885, be and
the same are hereby repealed
Section IL. This act shall take effect and be
in force from and after he publication in the Of
fetal State paper